Timby’s Victorian Antique Stick Barometer pat. 1857 38 1/2″ long, 2 7/8″ wide, 1 5/8 thick. There is no mercury in the glass tube or the one intact bulb (one is missing). Front glass and printed label are intact; glass tube is intact and visible from front glass; there are two missing screws on the back; the front rosewood is in very good condition and displays very nicely. Here’s a little background I found on the web about the Timby barometer. The first of his two barometer patents, issued in 1857, described an instrument in which the expansion of mercury with increase of temperature would not burst the tube. Scientific American praised Timby for having succeeded in rendering this instrument perfectly portable, going to predict a speedy and universal adoption, especially among agriculturists, they more than any other class (save the mariners), need the counsel of this faithful monitor which leaves nothing to conjecture, but tells with promptness of the coming storm long before a threatening is visible in the sky. This example is marked TIMBYS PATENT, Nov. 3rd 1857 as well as The fall of the mercury indicates a STORM. The rise of the mercury indicates fair WEATHER. Patent 18,560 (1857). Another Important Step in Science, Scientific American 14 (1858): 101. The item “Timby’s Victorian Antique Stick Barometer pat. 1857-no mercury-conversation piece” is in sale since Monday, December 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “pjw35″ and is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Maker: Timby’s
• Original/Reproduction: Original

The first of his two barometer patents, issued in 1857, described an instrument in which the expansion of mercury with increase of temperature would not burst the tube. Scientific American praised Timby for having succeeded in rendering this instrument perfectly portable, going to predict a speedy and universal adoption, especially among agriculturists, they more than any other class (save the mariners), need the counsel of this faithful monitor which leaves nothing to conjecture, but tells with promptness of the coming storm long before a threatening is visible in the sky. This example is marked ALEXR MARSH SOLE PROPRIETORS and Manfs. For the UNITED STATES, OFFICE UNION BLOCK Worcester, Mass. 3rd 1857 as well as The fall of the mercury indicates a STORM. The rise of the mercury indicates fair WEATHER. The barometer scale extends from 27 to 31 inches. Dimensions: 4.75W 38.5W 2D. The item “Timby’s patent John M. Merrick & Co. Barometer Worcester, Massachusetts, c. 1857″ is in sale since Friday, October 12, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “ursulaaviles” and is located in New Port Richey, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.

• State: Massachusetts

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Tuesday, June 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Friday, May 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Wednesday, April 05, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Monday, March 06, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Friday, February 03, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Wednesday, January 04, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Antique Timby’s stick barometer made by John Merrick of Worcester, Massachusetts patent date November 3rd, 1857. Label on reverse No. Good working and overall condition. Measures 39″ by 3-1/2″ by 2. Please check out our other items. And be sure to add Paul Madden Antiques to your favorites list. As we are posting new items every week. If unsold after 30 days, we usually relist with a 10% to 15% price reduction so keep following! PAUL MADDEN ANTIQUES has been an active marketplace for over 40 years with 3 generations of Maddens. We offer a large inventory of Americana in great variety and have been an important source for collectors, decorators, and museums. We offer for sale American folk art, antique Nantucket Lightship baskets, Cape Cod and Islands art work, and a vast inventory marine related items. We guarantee everything we sell. The item “Antique Timby’s Stick Barometer” is in sale since Wednesday, November 23, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “paulmaddenantiques” and is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Via UPS within the U. If you don’t see it… Tags intact, not polished, altered, etc… Items with age typically display patina along with signs of use Be sure to view all the photos we take the time to process and display in a clear large format Thanks rjb670. The item “Antique 1850s Timby’s Rosewood Wall Hanging BAROMETER” is in sale since Friday, March 11, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Science & Medicine (Pre-1930)\Scientific Instruments\Barometers”. The seller is “rjb670″ and is located in Bristol, Connecticut. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, to all countries in Europe, to all countries in continental Asia, to Australia.

• Original/Reproduction: Original